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OY11 HZH

2011 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,545 mi
Last recorded117,545 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Saab 9-377,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 HZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,545 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 114,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 111,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 107,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 102,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 98,394 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 83,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

diesel smoke test carried out - clean - no smoke metered

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,304 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,694 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke test carried out - limiter fitted [ clean ] no smoke metered

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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OY11 HZH is a 2011 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 77,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY11 HZH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY11 HZH registered?

OY11 HZH is a 2011 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is OY11 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY11 HZH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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